Sean Kim
New Milford
Summary
Detail-oriented Equipment Engineer with 2 years of hands-on experience in automated manufacturing environments, specializing in equipment setup, alarm management, process optimization, and data-driven troubleshooting.
Proficient in FDC and Spotfire analysis to improve equipment performance and reliability.
Proven track record of reducing unplanned downtime by 20% through preventive maintenance and cross-functional collaboration.
Seeking to contribute technical expertise in equipment maintenance, process improvement, and system integration within a fast-paced engineering organization.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Engineer
Ultium Cells LLC
04.2024 - Current
- Utilized FDC and Spotfire to monitor servo-motor load trends and identify process deviations.
- Developed pump-replacement manuals, installed temperature sensors on pump tanks to stabilize injection conditions, and conducted technician training to standardize maintenance procedures.
- Oversaw spare parts management, ensuring availability of critical components to minimize downtime.
- Improved OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) by creating and optimizing equipment alarm settings and implementing alarm management controls.
- Implemented corrective actions based on trend analysis to stabilize electrolyte injection and ultrasonic welding processes, reducing unplanned downtime by 20% and improving overall process reliability.
- Collaborated with Production, Quality, Vision, and Safety teams to enhance yield, equipment reliability, and workplace safety.
Project Engineer
LG PRI (CPNP)
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Supported manufacturing process setup, including Lamination, Stacking, and Package equipment installation and installation position verification to ensure proper alignment and repeatability.
- Ensured equipment performance and process capability met mass production standards.
- Collaborated with GM Execution Engineers and Safety teams to ensure compliance with process and equipment safety regulations during production setup.
- Created process adjustment guidelines for stable production ramp-up and consistent product quality.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
Newark, NJ12.2022
A.S. - Engineering Science
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ01.2020
Skills
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Excel (Pivot & Data Analysis)
- TIBCO Spotfire
- PowerPoint
- FDC monitoring
- Equipment setup & optimization
- Alarm management
- Spare parts control
- Process stabilization
- Preventive maintenance (PM/CBM)
- Root-cause analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Six sigma methodologies
Timeline
Equipment Engineer
Ultium Cells LLC
04.2024 - Current
Project Engineer
LG PRI (CPNP)
08.2023 - 03.2024
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
A.S. - Engineering Science
Bergen Community College